TQM in Logistics: Case Studies and Overview
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What does TQM stand for?

  • Timed Quality Management
  • Targeted Quality Measurement
  • Total Quality Management (correct)
  • Thorough Quality Mechanism

Which of the following is NOT a component of Total Quality Management?

  • Philosophy
  • Methods
  • Price Tag (correct)
  • Principles

According to Philip Crosby, quality is the result of what?

  • Random chance
  • A carefully constructed cultural environment (correct)
  • Accidental processes
  • Market demand

What happens if a company cherry-picks methods within TQM?

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What is the main focus of the PDCA wheel in the improvement cycle?

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What is the main goal of Total Quality Management?

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Who chairs the Apex Review for governance mechanisms?

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What trend has Tata Steel India experienced since 2015 regarding crude steel production?

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Which of the following is a role of the Joint Works Quality Committee (JWQC)?

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How has the number of Steel Processing Centres (SPCs) changed from 2015 to 2023?

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How do departmental JDC meetings contribute to the governance mechanism?

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What does the SDCA wheel primarily focus on?

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What is a key characteristic of Total Quality Management?

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Which committee is responsible for promotion and communication in TQM?

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What is a key deliverable of the governance mechanism related to TQM?

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What role does the Suggestion Box play in the governance mechanism?

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What is the primary focus of the steel recycling business mentioned?

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Which of the following is listed as a key challenge for the sustainability focus?

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What guiding principle supports the Integrated TQM Framework?

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What aspect does Daily Management primarily focus on?

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Which methodology is NOT mentioned as part of the Integrated TQM Framework?

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What is the primary purpose of the Shikhar approach mentioned?

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Which dimension emphasizes the need for gradual improvement?

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What does the term 'capability building' refer to in the context of Tata Steel’s growth plans?

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What is the primary focus of the SGA teams in the framework for people involvement?

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Which of the following roles are primarily focused on TQM deployment in the organization?

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What KPI measures the overall percentage of employee involvement?

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Which activity category does Management focus on within the People Involvement framework?

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What is the purpose of having both permanent and temporary teams in the People Involvement framework?

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Which of the following is NOT a KPI mentioned in the content?

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What is a key role of Quality Circles and TPM Circles?

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Which of the following teams is responsible for subject-themed activities assigned by management?

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What does TPM stand for?

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Which model is referred to as the Tata Business Excellence Model?

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What is the primary focus of ASPIRE?

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Which of the following roles is specifically related to Analytics in the TQM organizational structure?

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What does TOC stand for?

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Who is responsible for the deployment of TQM and CQA at TSM?

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Which initiative focuses on improving collaboration and flexibility in the workplace?

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What is the role of Head TQM - Org. in the organizational structure?

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What is the primary focus of TQM practices as indicated?

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Which project emphasizes accelerating EBITDA improvement?

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What approach is taken toward problem-solving in TQM practices?

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Which TQM initiative was launched to promote market-led innovation?

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What is a goal of the 'Customer: awareness to delight' focus?

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What quality management model is associated with measuring effectiveness?

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Which initiative was designed to focus on operational efficiency?

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In what year did the 'Shikhar25' initiative begin?

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What does the acronym TBEM stand for?

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What is a characteristic of the approach referred to as 'Quality Projects'?

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Which term describes an auction based approach in TQM initiatives?

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What did the 'ASPIRE-6Σ' initiative focus on?

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What award was associated with the 'Deming Grand Prize'?

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What does 'KVHS' represent in the context of TQM?

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Flashcards

Steel Recycling

The process of recovering and reusing steel from scrap materials.

Green Steel

Steel made with a focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Green Warehousing

Warehousing practices which prioritize sustainability and environmental concerns.

Multi-sourcing

Obtaining raw materials from multiple suppliers.

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Daily Management

Managing routine jobs consistently, meeting customer needs.

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Quality as Zero-day Requirement

Ensuring quality from the start of a process to avoid problems downstream.

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Supplier Relationship Management

Building strong relationships with suppliers to improve performance and collaboration.

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Integrated TQM Framework

A structured approach to quality management throughout various stages of steel production.

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TQM Definition

A set of systematic activities throughout the whole organization, to achieve company goals by providing quality products and services at the right time and price satisfying customer needs.

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TQM Philosophy

TQM is a complete management system encompassing principles, methods, tools, and a philosophy with no shortcuts.

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Quality Culture

An environment where quality is prioritized and integrated into all aspects of organizational processes and decision-making.

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Ignoring Quality

The detrimental effects of not prioritizing quality, often leading to problems and failures in products and processes.

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Quality in a Country

Thinking about which country's products or companies are known for quality.

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Quality Companies

Businesses or products that are praised for having high-quality items.

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Steel Production Growth

Tata Steel India increased steel production from 9.97 MnT (Million Metric Tons) to 19.9 MnT in 2023, demonstrating significant output increase.

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Total Quality Management (TQM) system

TQM is an entire management system that includes a philosophy, principles, methods, and tools, to make sure entire organization is on board with one goal, of high customer satisfaction.

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PDCA Cycle

A cyclical process for improvement, involving Plan, Do, Check, Act.

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SDCA Cycle

A cyclical process for sustaining improvement, building on the PDCA.

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Improvement Wheel

A model representing the PDCA iterative process for continual improvement.

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Governance Mechanism

Framework for managing TQM (Total Quality Management) across an organization.

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Joint Committees

Groups of representatives from management and union to coordinate.

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Apex Review

Highest-level review, chaired by CEO/MD, for quality, safety and environmental matters.

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Divisional Reviews

Quality reviews at the divisional level, presided by Vice Presidents.

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Continual Improvement

An ongoing process to enhance quality and efficiency.

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Quality Circles

Teams of employees working together to improve quality in a specific area

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DMAIC/DMADIC/ToC/CCPM/SIPs

Methods for process improvement, including Six Sigma

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Improvement Managers

Full-time employees focused on improving business processes

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TQM Coordinators

Part-time employees supporting TQM implementation

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Employee Involvement KPI

Key performance indicator measuring overall employee participation in quality initiatives

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SGA Circles

Permanent teams for quality improvements addressing local problems

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Suggestion Implementation

The process of accepting, evaluating, and implementing employee suggestions for quality

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Cross-Functional Teams

Teams with members from different departments for tackling company-wide issues

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TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)

A maintenance strategy focused on maximizing equipment effectiveness and minimizing downtime.

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TQM Organizational Structure

Tata Steel India's organizational structure for Total Quality Management, with various roles and responsibilities.

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Head TQM – DM, QMS & Empl.Engagement

A key role in Tata Steel India responsible for daily management, quality, and employee engagement.

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Driving Daily Management, QMS, and Employee Involvement

Daily management tasks, quality management system implementation, and employee engagement initiatives in Tata Steel.

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Tata Business Excellence Model (TBEM)

A model developed by Tata to enhance business strategies.

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ASPIRE

Tata Steel India's initiative for excellence retention.

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Head TQM - Analytics

Role focused on using data and analytics to improve quality in Tata Steel.

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Implementation of QA requirements

Putting quality assurance (QA) standards into action across the Tata Steel value chain.

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TQM Practices Review

Systematic evaluation of Total Quality Management applications and projects.

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Focus Area Prioritization

Determining the most important areas for TQM improvement.

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Cross-Functional Approach

Collaboration among different departments to solve problems.

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Change Triggers

Events that prompted TQM implementation.

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TQM Response

Actions taken in response to change triggers.

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AWOW Led Apex Projects

Key initiatives aimed at improving quality led by AWOW.

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StepUP

Internal talent marketplace.

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Open Innovation

Collaboration with external partners for new ideas.

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Digital Value Acceleration

Improving value using digital technologies.

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Innovent

Promoting innovation driven by market demands.

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Shikhar25

Project to improve EBITDA.

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Corporate Quality Assurance

Ensuring quality across various business areas.

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Customer Delight

Creating a positive customer experience.

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TQM Diagnosis

Analyzing TQM's effectiveness.

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Integrated TQM Framework

Structured approach to quality management overall.

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Study Notes

SAKSHAM: IL6 Webinar for Logistics - Overview of TQM

  • Webinar focused on Total Quality Management (TQM) for logistics at Tata Steel.
  • The Chernobyl Disaster (1986) serves as a case study for ignoring quality.
  • Quality failure in the Chernobyl disaster included safety test mishandling, reactor design flaws, and a lack of safety culture.
  • Impact of the disaster included significant radioactive material release, immediate deaths and long-term health effects.
  • Another case study, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Recall (2016), highlights the importance of quality in consumer goods.
  • The recall was due to battery defects and design flaws.
  • Issues included battery design flaws, manufacturing defects, and inadequate quality control leading to overheating and fires.
  • Financial loss, compromised customer safety and trust.
  • The presentation emphasizes TQM as a comprehensive management system requiring philosophy, principles, methods, and tools.

TQM Definition

  • TQM is a set of systematic activities carried out by the entire organization.
  • It aims to effectively and efficiently achieve company objectives, providing quality products and services on time and at competitive prices.
  • TQM is not a program or model to be 'cherry-picked', but a fully integrated management system.

Steel Making at Tata Steel, India

  • Tata Steel's value chain for steelmaking is complex and encompasses raw materials, ironmaking, steelmaking, rolling, and further processing.
  • Significant growth in crude steel production from 9.97 MnT to 19.9 MnT.
  • Increase in dealers from 10,991 to 20,478.
  • Expanding processing centers from 12 to 40, demonstrating growth.
  • Key challenges include sourcing quality raw materials, improving logistics and transportation, scaling new manufacturing units, ensuring quality is consistent and built-in proactively and fostering supplier partnerships.

Integrated TQM Framework

  • The framework connects methodologies (problem-solving, knowledge management, etc.) with TQM vehicles (policy management, daily management, etc.).
  • Provides a structured approach connecting mining activities with finished products.
  • Tools like Shikhar 25 and the Theory of Constraints (TOC) are utilized.

SII - Key Dimensions of Improvement

  • An adaptation of a Buddhist motif, representing the past, present, and future.
  • SII stands for Standardize, Improve, Innovate.
  • It incorporates gradual improvement, breakthrough improvement and sustenance/standardization for continued success.

What is Daily Management?

  • Daily Management focuses on stabilizing routine processes to deliver consistent and predictable outputs aligned with customer requirements.
  • It involves systematically monitoring performance parameters, understanding required parameters, resolving deviations and regaining control
  • This enables a steady and consistent product offering.

Policy Management and Daily Management

  • Policy Management and Daily Management work in tandem to set targets and achieve consistent performance levels.
  • Regular tracking is needed, using performance indicators, to ensure the goals are on track.

Why Daily Management is Important

  • Daily management is essential for achieving consistent quality and continuous improvement.
  • Stability is crucial for effective processes and for long-term improvement.
  • Without daily management, the improvement cycle can be negatively impacted.

PDCA and SDCA

  • PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) and SDCA (Standardize, Do, Check, Act) are iterative cycles for achieving continuous improvement and sustainability.
  • Each step clarifies actions to be taken to ensure quality products/improvement.

Continual Improvement through PDCA

  • A cyclical process for continuous improvement and quality.

Governance Mechanism

  • Describes Tata Steel's structure of committees (Apex Review, Divisional Reviews, Departmental Reviews).
  • Central TQM and Joint Committees play a critical role in TQM-related activities, support, and progress reviews.

Triggers for Change and TQM

  • Tata Steel's journey highlights various triggers for change – resilience, future-readiness.
  • Business needs, customer demands and global competitiveness have shaped the TQM approach.

TQM Organizational Structure

  • Outlines the organizational structure, highlighting key roles (such as Head TQM, VP TQM, etc.) and their responsibilities at various levels.

Framework for People Involvement

  • Describes KPI's, frameworks, and associated actions for participation, engagement, and innovation (such as SGA, MASS) to promote a quality culture at all levels.

TQM Meaning

  • TQM emphasizes understanding the job objectives, customer requirements, input-process-output characteristics.
  • It involves using tools such as control charts and trend charts to monitor and control processes.

Conclusion

  • The overall message is that quality is a multifaceted concept essential for success in a multifaceted environment.
  • It's vital for organizational objectives to be met when dealing with customers/consumers/employees/suppliers.
  • TQM requires commitment from diverse stakeholders.

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This webinar discusses Total Quality Management (TQM) in logistics, focusing on case studies such as the Chernobyl disaster and the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recall. It highlights the failures due to poor quality management and emphasizes the necessity of TQM as a comprehensive system to enhance safety and trust in consumer goods and services.

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